"Nothing matters in this whole wide world when you're in love with a Jersey Girl...": Hello World!

Hey everyone! Well after successfully learning how to create, design, and post, I have now established my new blog! I cannot wait for you to join me on my adventures as your newly crowned Miss New Jersey Teen 2010-2011 for the National American Miss Pageant System!

It has been exactly 30 days since I have been crowned, and I must say it has been a whirlwind! From setting up appearances, to going back to school, to working on my latest service project with Habitat for Humanity, I have had such great experiences and its only my first month.

Just six days after being crowned I was able to set-up an appearance for me and my sister queens to participate in: the South Plainfield Labor Day Parade! It was a beautiful day to kick off the school year and say our last goodbyes to the summer season. It was great to see everyone's reaction when me, Cielo (Miss NJ Jr. Preteen) and Kayla (Miss NJ Preteen) drove throughout the town on a beautiful Mustang Convertible (thanks Mr. Camacho!). Check out some photos from the event!

Charlie's Angels Pose

Then nearly days after that Team New Jersey was back at it again! This time Kayla (Miss NJ Preteen) and Shereen (Miss NJ Preteen Covergirl), and I walked a 2K for the Love Hope Strength Foundation in their Rock and Run Walkathon. It was a pristine day and it was very rewarding to walk for this special cause that supports children with cancer. We had a great time walking and we looked awesome in our matching National American Miss t-shirts!

It was the Preteen's idea to steal the police cart!

We ran into two Union County Freeholders who were there at the event!

Later that evening I participated in a fashion show for Mandee's at the Mandee's store in Ramsey. I had a great time getting dolled up and walking down the runway in the newest fall fashions! I even got a chance to catch up with my favorite pageant family...the Kneers! I have known them since my very first pageant ever back in 2003! Hanging out with Katarina while we got our hair and makeup done was a blast. Its great to get some chit-chat in there when we get a chance...we are always busy! I just want to thank a few people who made this event possible: Thank you to Mandee's of Ramsey for an evening of fun and fashion; thank you to Straight A Head Salon of Ramsey for providing the models with hair and makeup; and thank you to Tami from Elite Rhythms Entertainment for setting up the event and for the rockin' DJ!